Intervening at the Informal inter-sessional meeting of the Working Group on the Right to Development held from 16 – 17 February 2015 in Geneva, Sri Lanka expressed concern at the slow pace of progress in the Working Group on Right to Development and expected that the new framework to be presented by the Chairperson-Rapporteur will not only contribute to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Working Group but also provide a new roadmap for this Working Group to achieve early completion of its mandate. Full Statement Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka Geneva 16 February 2015
Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has informed that it is mandatory for the foreign nationals travelling to Sri Lanka to obtain a valid Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before commencing their journey to Sri Lanka unless they already possess any of the following:
·A valid Sri Lankan Visa;
·A valid Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA);
· A valid Sri Lankan Dual Citizenship Certificate;
·5(1) / 5(2) Registration under Citizenship Act of Sri Lanka for passengers below 22 years of age;
·A valid Entry Visa;
·A Valid Landing Endorsement issued by the Department of Immigration and Emigration;
· Any other travel authorization or exemption recognized under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act, No. 20 of 1948, as amended, including persons travelling to Sri Lanka for official purposes who are exempt from the ETA requirement.
Direct travellers are advised to visit the official ETA system (www.eta.gov.lk) to obtain an ETA before travelling to Sri Lanka
ජිනීවාහි ශ්රී ලංකා නිත්ය දූත මණ්ඩලය
இலங்கையின் நிரந்தரத் தூதரகம், ஜெனீவா
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Geneva
